Puyi, the Last Emperor of China

(en)

2009

53m

Documentary

Overview: This program reveals the unorthodox life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, through the use of rare footage from the period. Puyi's story, set against the immense luxury of the Chinese nobility, the decadent 1930s in Tianjin, the upheaval of World War II, the bleakness of prison, plus the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, reflects the turbulent history of China and its people during the early and middle 20th Century.

Status: Ended

Release date: April 29, 2009

Number of season: 1

Number of episode: 2

Countries of origin: Australia, China,

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